Lufkin road middle ​Art Club

Above, Art Club members are honored by Cary Lions Club for participating in their 2018 Peace Poster Contest

LRMS Art Club Team sets A table at City Barbecue

Over holiday break, the LRMS Art Club partnered with City Barbecue to create a permanent Lufkin table for the restaurant. Mrs. Barlow, Lufkin’s art club advisor, and Mrs. White, City Barbeque’s marketing director, teamed up on this win-win opportunity to promote the arts in our community. Lufkin Road Middle is the first school to be represented in this way at the popular Cary venue.

“Our art club students were up bright and early on their day off ready to make this real-life client project a successful one. It says so much about their commitment to serve together as ambassadors for our school,” says Mrs. Barlow.

This is not the first time City Barbecue has worked with Lufkin; the restaurant has also hosted fundraiser evenings in collaboration with our PTA.

Spring Art Club Teams hit the ground Running

Two former LRMS art students, Allie and Morgan (3rd and 4th students from right) were able to take advantage of their flexible Apex Friendship High School exam week to come out and talk about the differences between the middle school and high school experience with art club members. We appreciate their visit to answer questions from students about what to expect and how best to prepare for high school. Allie and Morgan have positive things to say about their first high school semester and urged students to get involved in school clubs, like art club, performing arts, athletics and community service.

The Spooky news we've all been hoping forArt Club members and parents: You did it!

Art Club Teams up on Fall Fundraiser

LRMS PTA coordinated Lufkin's new Fall fundraiser and lightning bolts are appearing in places other than the sky these days! Art club members help paint customized lightning bolts in honor of student, family and business contributors to our "no hassle" fundraiser this year.

Art Club Rocks Spooky Walk Station again this year!

See more Art Club Spooky Walk pics on Parents' Page.

First Art Club Workshop 2018-19!

Thank you Ms. Kaetz for hosting a card-making workshop on September 20th at our Track 3 Art Club meeting. This is Ms. Kaetz' second visit to our art room, and we are thrilled when we see her arrive with all of her seemingly-endless paper-craft materials and tools for us to create seasonal, one-of-a-kind cards we take home.She plans on returning to share with our Track 1 group sometime before the holidays!

Interested in DISCOVERING more about Art Club Membership? Scroll Down for Q&A about this year!

2018 Visiting Artist Series Interests Budding Artists

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. That is why Mrs. Barlow believes that so many of our art club members' parents specialize in various art forms -- whether he or she is a professional artist or a small art-related business owner. "One of the most exciting opportunities to come out of this new year has been partnering with my art club parents who are more than receptive to the idea of coming to Lufkin to share real-world art experiences through hands-on art workshops," says Barlow. "I have been blown away by their willingness to take time out of their busy schedules to inspire and connect with our art students."

The hills are alive!art club Members helps with Sound of music Props

Art Club members break out the wheel

"We went round and round deciding on what to explore for the last art club meeting of 2017!Members were super excited when I pulled the pottery wheel out after Carter (pictured bottom right) convinced me it was a good idea," says Mrs. Barlow.

Enjoy a video of our session at the following link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97qgF-dDm3s​

Spooky Walk 2017

​2018-19 LRMS Art Club Questionsfor Art Teacher Mrs. Barlow

How is Art Club set up differently in 2018-19?LRMS Art Club is comprised of a 2018 Fall semester club and a 2019 Spring semester club. All Lufkin students, besides 8th-grade year-round designees, are enrolled in either the Fall or Spring semester. You are required to attend only during your assigned semester as well as your track group's designated week. Refrain from attending during the times you are tracked out. This is a change from last year due to the high number of memberships which have been granted.

8th-Grade LegacyAll current rising 8th-grade art club members are offered a third choice. He or she may apply for full-year membership consideration to serve on a leadership team, supporting new members and providing continuity to the club as we continue to build on our past years' successes. This is a 1-year commitment, so serious consideration is a must.

More OpportunityDue to the high demand of membership positions last year, it was necessary to turn away qualified applicants in order to ensure a high-quality, year-round art club program. By opening an additional semester of membership slots, more qualified students have the opportunity to experience art club this year.

When does art club meet and how many members are there?Art Club meetings are held at 3pm on alternating Thursdays in the Art Room, 226.

Track 1 and 3 students form a group of approximately 30 members that meets every first and third Thursday of the month. Thirty track 2 and 4 members respectively meet together every second and fourth Thursday of the month. The corresponding numbers relating to the track combinations and weeks in the month (1 & 3, and 2 & 4) serve as a handy reminder so everyone can easily keep track of the designated dates.

Our first art club meeting is scheduled for September 6th for track 1 and 3 members. Track 2 and 4 members will meet on Thursday, September 13th. Members only: Have your parents sign and bring the Art Club Agreement Form (button at top of page) and the Media Release Form (button below) to the meeting as well as your dues of $1.

Some members leave before 4 pm, but most arrange their ride home between 4 and 4:30 pm. In the past, some students have taken advantage of the activity bus. In these cases, it is arranged in advance to make sure I am able to stay and keep the art room open until activity buses pull out after 5pm.

May I attend art club meetings when I am tracked out? Due to the high demand of membership positions, only attend when you are tracked in. In the past, many students opted to come to school only for art club meetings. Because there are so many members this year and will be a full classroom when both tracks are in on Thursdays, each track will get to enjoy a more intimate 3-week period and a small setting will allow for special projects.

How much are art club dues this year?Annually, membership dues per member are only $1. What a bargain! In the past, our PTA and parents of our art club members have been proactive at helping us acquire any art materials and supplies we need that the dues don’t quite cover. Lufkin has a designated Art Club account for any financial contributions, and I am glad to provide a tax-deductible statement for any donated art or recycled materials that we can use to create our art projects and products for our clients that we serve. In past years, our PTA sponsored an initiative -- a calendar designed by art club members -- that acts as a joint fundraiser. Many contribute by signing up for snack donations on club meeting days! A couple of member parents even hosted a local holiday fundraiser for our club in 2017.

Thanks for your interest! If you have any further questions, feel free to email me directly at ebarlow@wcpss.net.

And the winner of last year's art club pumpkin carving contest is... Kate Rowe!

Spooky Memories

Art Club Students take advantage of the activity bus

Some art students have asked about using the activity bus as a means to return home after Art Club meetings on Thursdays. Please be aware that you should arrange this transportation ahead of time with Mrs. Barlow and your parents. This is a great opportunity for many students who do not have a ride home to attend Art Club should one of the bus stops work for you and your family. You do not have to fill out a transportation request to ride one of the two activity buses home -- just simply get on the bus that is scheduled for your prearranged stop.

About Art Club

Our Mission StatementIt is the mission of the Lufkin Road Middle School Art Club that by creating art together we will support our school and community. One of our main goals is to learn about art and how it influences, and is influenced by, the world around us. We shall strive to partner with local businesses that offer us an opportunity to provide real-life design solutions and exhibit our artwork. As a result, we intend for our community to benefit from what we have created and hope that our club’s actions will have long-lasting effects. We wish to improve our school, as well as to maintain its positive atmosphere.

Our objective as members is to gain knowledge about art so we can improve our skills, and so we can develop an even greater interest and appreciation for the subject. Most importantly, we would like to spread these ideas to promote the enjoyment of art to other club members and to society. The Lufkin Road Middle School Art Club aims to use our artistic abilities to make a difference.--- Respectfully submitted by Jessica Reid and Madeline Desautels 2014-15